4 Newly Remodeled Hot Local Cafes Opening Along the Han River in Seoul

News has arrived that trendy cafes offering coffee and tea are now available on the beautiful Han River bridges in Seoul. Four Han River view cafes, newly remodeled in collaboration with popular local Korean cafe brands, will officially open on October 24th. Enjoying cafes you often see on SNS on a Han River bridge—could there be better news?

Cafe Time with the Magnificent Han River Sunset

The city of Seoul has completely renovated the view cafes located on the Han River bridges in collaboration with popular local cafe brands. Now, the remodeled cafes are opening for business onHangang Bridge, Hannam Bridge, and Yangwha Bridge. Each cafe has a unique concept, featuring an indoor garden or a blend of Eastern and Western teas and coffees. Enjoy a romantic time with your loved one, sipping warm drinks while enjoying the magnificent Han River sunset.

On Hangang Bridge, there's a cafe called ‘Kyeonwoo Cafe,’ and on Hannam Bridge, there's ‘Saemal Cafe.’ These two cafes have been transformed into brunch cafes themed around indoor gardens in the city, providing a space to experience nature up close. They are operated by the well-known ‘Urban Plant’ (Instagram Link), which will offer Han River-specialized brunch and meal options using ingredients freshly grown on local farms, perfect for those seeking healthy meals.

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Two Special Experiences Await on Yangwha Bridge

Two cafes are also opening on Yangwha Bridge—'Cafe Jinjeongseong.' Located on the east and west sides of Yangwha Bridge, these cafes operate as a 'Tea House' and a 'Coffee House,' respectively. The ‘Cafe Jinjeongseong Yangwha Bridge East’ on the east side is a tea house where baristas blend various teas, while the ‘Cafe Jinjeongseong Yangwha Bridge West’ on the west side is a coffee house for coffee lovers. Enjoy a unique experience, sipping tea and coffee while overlooking the Han River.

Cafe Jinjeongseong on Yanghwa Bridge - Homepage capture

Special Spaces in Collaboration with Local Brands

The newly opened Han River view cafes are expected to be more than just places to enjoy drinks; they offer a special space to experience nature in the city and to enjoy both Eastern and Western teas and coffees. The cafes located on Hangang Bridge and Hannam Bridge are attracting even more attention as they are operated by ‘Urban Plant,’ which has already become a hot place in Seoul. Urban Plant will provide healthy menus using fresh ingredients grown on local farms based on eco-friendly principles, which is great news for those interested in healthy food.

‘Cafe Jinjeongseong’ located on Yangwha Bridge offers two different experiences through tea and coffee crafted by baristas. The west side offers specialty coffee, while the east side offers aromatic tea, making it an attractive place for those who love both tea and coffee.

The Popularity of the 'Sky Suite' Hotel

Located directly opposite the ‘Kyeonwoo Cafe’ on Hangang Bridge, ‘Jiknyeo Cafe’ was remodeled into the ‘Sky Suite’view hotel through collaboration between Seoul City and Airbnb in July. Sky Suite has become very popular since its opening, and these newly opened Han River view cafes are also expected to receive great public response, following the success of the Sky Suite.

Opening Events and Operating Hours

The official opening ceremony for the four Han River view cafes will be held in two sessions at noon and 4 PM on October 24th. A drink in a remodeled cafe with the beautiful scenery of the Han River as a backdrop—isn’t it already exciting? The differentiated concepts of Urban Plant and Cafe Jinjeongseong will offer unique charms. We highly recommend visiting them.

Urban Plant operates from 10 AM to 10 PM, and Cafe Jinjeongseong operates from 11 AM to 8 PM. Remember these hours and enjoy a relaxing time at the cafes on the Han River.